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TN CM objects to Center’s permission for environment study for a new dam instead of Mullai Periyar

TN CM EPS writes to PM Modi regarding Ministry of Environment’s consent for Kerala Government’s proposal to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment study for the construction of a new dam instead of the existing Mullaiperiyar Dam. This has caused great apprehension among the people of the state the CM said.

The consent given by the Supreme Court for conducting the environment impact study is in violation of Supreme Court orders, the CM stated.

He sought the PM’s intervention in withdrawing the permission given to Kerala and also said that such proposals should not be entertained in future too.

CBI Headquarters sealed, M Nageshwar Rao appointed Interim Director

CBI Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao Appointed as acting CBI Director as Alok Verma is reportedly sent on leave. CBI Director has a fixed tenure of 2 years. pic.twitter.com/lap05XUbS5

CBI Director Alok Verma moves Supreme Court, matter to be heard on Friday. The petition is seeking quashing of the government order which effectively divested the power from Alok Verma and sent him on leave :
@barandbench

In an action packed day the entire team probing the case against Rakesh Asthana has been transferred.

Rahul Gandhi

Congress President commented about the development in a tweet:

PM removed the CBI Director to stop him from investigating Rafale. Mr 56 broke the law when he bypassed CJI & LOP. Mr Modi, Rafale is a deadly aircraft with a superb radar. You can run, but you can’t hide from It.

N Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh CM tweeting about the developments said:

An unfortunate scenario in the country where a deemed premier agency like CBI’s integrity & sanctity is in question. Institutions meant for protecting the citizens have been made powerless. How will people trust their govt if one after the other such incidents keep coming forth?

S Gurumurthy

Writer on political, economic issues, had this to say in his tweet on the development:

A govt or party or its friends caught in the CBI net would never have acted as tough. It is a massive action which only a fearless govt could take.

Stalin appears before court

M K Stalin speaks to the Press

DMK Working President M K Stalin appears in court

DMK President M.K Stalin appeared before the Special Court at the Chennai Collectorate in connection with a defamation case filed by the AIADMK.

Speaking outside the court he said, The ADMK Govt is at the courts, facing Corruption cases and CBI cases, they have filed defamation cases against me. I am here at the Special court to face it personally.

We have seen POTA, TADA, MISA! Not only me, but even my partymen will fight these cases legally!, Mr Stalin said. Pic Courtesy: @arivalayam

Virat Kohli crosses the 10,000th run mark in ODI cricket!

Virat Kohli crosses the 10,000th run mark in ODI cricket. He is the fastest ever to reach this landmark score. He is 13th Cricketer in the World and the 5th Indian to reach the 10K mark.

The intensity and consistency with which you bat is just amazing. @imVkohli, congratulations on achieving 10,000 runs in ODIs. Keep the runs flowing, tweeted Sachin Tendulkar.

On the eve of his landmark achievement Virat Kohli had shared the following Message and Picture on Twitter. Pic Courtesy – @imVKohli

What a stunning place. Love coming to Vizag.

Cabinet approves setting up of Indian Institute of Skills in PPP mode

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the setting up of Indian Institute of Skills (IISs) at different locations across the country in Public Private Partnership (PPP), which will be explored for promotion of IIS at select locations based on demand and available infrastructure.

The setting up of IISs shall augment the global competitiveness of key sectors of Indian economy by providing high quality skill training, applied research education and a direct and meaningful connection with industry. It will provide opportunity to aspiring youth across the country to have access to highly skilled training, and enhance the scope of accountability through its linkage with industry and global competitiveness across sectors.

By leveraging advantages of private sector enterprise and public capital in terms of Government land, it would create new institutes of expertise, knowledge and competitiveness. Source: PIB India

Eminent scientists call on President Kovind

Professor K. VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India, along with six eminent scientists, called on President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The scientists briefed the President on latest developments in their fields:@rashtrapatibhvn Pic Courtesy: @rashtrapatibhvn

Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded Seoul Peace Prize

PM Narendra Modi awarded prestigious Seoul Peace Prize 2018 for contribution to high economic growth in India and world through ‘Modinomics’, contribution to world peace, improving human development & furthering democracy in India.

Pic Courtesy : @MEAIndia

Safai Karamchari commission delegation calls on President Kovind

On the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, a delegation from the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis; and Shri Vinod Sarkar, MP (LS), along with others, called on President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan:@rashtrapatibhvn. Pic Courtesy: @rashtrapatibhvn

A Common Man who was not Common!

Pic Courtesy : @ashokgehlot51

Remembering R.K.Laxman, India’s most celebrated cartoonist, illustrator and humorist on his birth anniversary. He would always be known for his creation of indomitable, Common Man:
Ashok Gehlot